Historic Estates and Ruins
This collection features the architectural evolution of the Trnava Region, from the defensive ruins of 13th-century border fortresses like Branč and Ostrý Kameň to the refined Baroque and Neoclassical estates of the Esterházy and Erdődy families. Highlights include the secluded 17th-century ruins of the Katarínka monastery and the massive fortifications of Holíč Castle. These sites represent centuries of Slovak history, showcasing medieval military strategy alongside the opulent manor houses that served as administrative and cultural centers for Hungarian nobility.
Korlátka
Ruins of an 11th-century border castle built to protect the Czech Road. The site features a preserved tower and remnants of the upper castle fortifications near the village of Cerová.
Neogotický kaštieľ
A 19th-century Neo-Gothic manor house in Galanta built by the Esterházy family. The architecture is inspired by the English Tudor style and is situated within a municipal park.
Kaštiel r. Benyovszkých
A Classicist manor house in Lúč na Ostrove, originally built on 17th-century foundations. It served as the ancestral seat of the Benyovszky family.
Kaštieľ v Seredi
A Classicist manor house built on the foundations of the medieval Šintava water castle. Formerly owned by the Esterházy family, the site includes a historical landscape park.
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